The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Fulman Pritchard (ASN: 38115102), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 822d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 7 March 1945, in the vicinity of Schaffhausen, Germany. After placing his gun in direct firing position under enemy observation, Sergeant Pritchard opened fire on enemy strongpoints and outposts. After neutralizing the enemy, his gun position became the target of intense artillery and mortar fire. Displaying great leadership and bravery, Sergeant Pritchard ordered his squad into the basement of a nearby house while he remained at his gun position to operate his radio and telephone. During the intense shelling, the telephone line was broken, and with utter disregard for his personal safety, he dashed fifty yards in the midst of falling shells to make necessary repairs, then returned to his gun and radio and remained there until the shelling ceased. The outstanding gallantry displayed by Sergeant Pritchard is commensurate with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.